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Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet most cases stem from correctable spinal and pelvic misalignment. At Pura Vida Chiropractic, we identify exactly what's causing your low back pain and correct it at the source.
The lumbar spine — five large vertebrae sitting above the sacrum and pelvis — carries the majority of the body's weight and bears significant mechanical stress with every step, lift, and twist. Lower back pain can arise from disc dysfunction, facet joint irritation, sacroiliac joint instability, muscular strain, or nerve compression. In the vast majority of cases, the underlying driver is pelvic imbalance and lumbar vertebral subluxation — a pattern that SOT chiropractic is specifically designed to identify and correct. Without addressing the structural foundation of the spine, lower back pain tends to recur regardless of how much rest, physical therapy, or medication is used.
SOT was developed specifically around the pelvis and sacrum as the foundation of the spine — making it uniquely suited for lower back pain. Dr. Foss uses SOT's three-category system to classify the exact type of pelvic-lumbar dysfunction present and applies the precise correction needed. Pelvic blocking positions use gravity and the patient's body weight to restore sacroiliac joint alignment, decompress lumbar discs, and normalize the dural tube tension running from the sacrum to the skull. This approach is safe, effective, and well-tolerated even in acute low back pain flares.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.
Schedule your new patient appointment with Dr. Foss at Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio, TX. We'll identify the root cause and build a personalized care plan.
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